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| 1081 - Farm Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 78 |
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
| 1081.7) | 10 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
| 1081.5) | 11 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
| 1081.4) | 77 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
| 1081.3) | 78 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
| 1081.2) | 3 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
| 1081.1) | 4 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management
House Bill 611 defined the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Extension Service’s role with the Master Settlement Agreement regarding leaders and funds. This agent has worked to facilitate the actions of the Phase I County Agriculture Council and any legal entity that has administered funds. As a result, county leaders have volunteered their time to determine how the county funds would be utilized. County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) has been administered by the
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management
Tax management is a crucial component of the active farm business as well as the farm business that is planning to cease operations. The Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension Service worked with Jonathan Shepherd from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment Agricultural Economics Department to host an educational meeting to help beef cattle producers learn more about this topic. Twenty nine producers including seven wives were in attendance at the program.
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management
Slim profit margins and limited working capital result in a particularly challenging economic environment for many grain producers to navigate. Being a new farmer can add an additional hurdle. Dr. Todd Davis, an assistant professor in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has hosted risk management workshops since 2016 at locations across the state. The workshops feature case studies to show producers how they can use risk management tools to preserve their working capital during
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management
Paying attention to details helps to improve the profitability of any business. Dr. Kenneth Burdine, Dr. Greg Halich, and Jonathan Shepherd from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Agricultural Economics Department developed a program titled Cow Calf Profitability. They worked with Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources across the state to deliver the program in five locations across the commonwealth. Program topics focused primarily on managem
